If President Saleh refuses to resign, this could lead to a civil war. But there is also the possibility that the situation could worsen if he resigns. After all, there may not a better suited leader at this time; it was President Saleh who resisted Al-Quada’s presence in Yemen. With the uncertainty of Yemen’s future, Al-Quada’s future in Yemen is also uncertain. In order to avoid a civil war, all parties must be willing to engage in discourse in order to reach a political solution. This seems unlikely considering each party has its own agenda that, undoubtedly, conflicts with that of the others.